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72257 - 3 Inch, 17 Inch Pounds Music Wire Compression Spring

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In-stock
Estimated Lead Time
In-stock parts: usually ships in 12-24 hours

Compression spring manufactured from Music Wire with 11.6 coils and Closed & Ground ends. This spring features an O.D. of 0.85 Inch, an I.D. of 0.68 Inch, and a spring rate of 17 Inch Pounds.

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Specs (in standard)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name 72257
Ends Closed & Ground
Finish None
Free Length 3 in
Inside Diameter 0.68 in
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 0.85 in
Part Type Standard
Rate 17 lbs/in
SKU 72257CS
Solid Length 0.99 in
Suggested Max Deflection 2 in
Suggested Max Load 34 lbf
Total Coils 11.6
Wire Diameter 0.085 in
Specs (in metric)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name 72257
Ends Closed & Ground
Finish None
Free Length 76.2 mm
Inside Diameter 17.27 mm
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 21.59 mm
Part Type Standard
Rate 2.98 N/mm
SKU 72257CS
Solid Length 25.15 mm
Suggested Max Deflection 50.8 mm
Suggested Max Load 151.23 N
Total Coils 11.6
Wire Diameter 2.16 mm